We have decided to make the News and Current Events opt in. Due to the large amount of stories that are posted which contain violence and negative news concerning children and families, many members do not want to have to read this. The forum will still be available for browsing but you will need to access your UserCP to opt-into the forum.

You will need a minimum of 50 posts before you can read that forum. This is to keep lurkers and trolls out of this forum. This will come into effect Sept. 14, 2009.

**How to Join the Group**
To opt in, go to your UserCP and click on "Group Memberships." Find the News & Current Events group and click join - that's it!